Volunteer State Community College

Volunteer State Community College Overview

Volunteer State Community College is a public, state school in the suburban setting of Gallatin, Tennessee. Volunteer State Community College was founded in 1970 and the school presently has around 7,417 students a year, including 7,417 undergrads.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 25, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester.

Student Activities at Volunteer State Community College

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Volunteer State Community College's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Volunteer State Community College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Volunteer State Community College does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? Volunteer State Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Volunteer State Community College on the Student Life page.

2022 Volunteer State Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.2
In-State Tuition	$4,404
Out-of-State	$17,220
Percent of Need Met	53%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$6,027

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Is Volunteer State Community College a Good School?

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The definition of a "good school" can mean different things for different people. Some factors that can help you determine what a good school for you might be include admissions criteria, acceptance rate, tuition costs, and more.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a better sense of what Volunteer State Community College offers and if the college might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Volunteer State Community College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Volunteer State Community College Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Volunteer State Community College by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Volunteer State Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Volunteer State Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Volunteer State Community College's endowment was valued at $5.8 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $5,606 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Volunteer State Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Volunteer State Community College meets 53% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $6,027 a year.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Volunteer State Community College.

Based on this information, is Volunteer State Community College the school for you? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Volunteer State Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Volunteer State Community College Located?

Volunteer State Community College is located in the suburban setting of Gallatin, Tennessee, less than an hour from Nashville.

If you want to see Volunteer State Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 65 to Gallatin, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Nashville International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Volunteer State Community College and Gallatin are like without leaving home.

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